Paint Associate Level 4

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Work Life Support

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Valley, Nebraska, is seeking a Paint Associate Level 4 to join the Paint Department. You will perform liquid painting, operate spray and powder coating equipment, and maintain spray systems while following safety practices and LEAN processes.

The role requires handling heavy parts, reading shop drawings, and working overtime as needed. The position offers a 3rd shift schedule (Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of industrial liquid painting experience.
• Ability to lift 20–40 pounds, 40% of the time, and 50-pound containers 5–10 times per shift.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and perform simple math.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook or similar).
• Teamwork and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate liquid paint spray equipment and maintain spray gear.
• Use plural component spray equipment for polyurethane applications.
• Perform deglaring on galvanized poles after mixing chemicals.
• Operate powder coating equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Read shop drawings and reference finish specs.

Skills

Industrial painting

Physical stamina

Reading shop drawings

Attention to detail

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Dry film thickness gauges

Micrometers

Job description

We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?

Compensation: $28.57 per hour + ($2.00 per hour shift differential)

Schedule: 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

A Brief Summary Of This Position

The Paint Associate Level 4 is an individual contributor in the Paint Department. This person is responsible for liquid painting using air assist airless spray equipment, mixing and thinning paint, operating plural component spray equipment, maintaining spray equipment, deglaring galvanizing, powder coating utilizing electrostatic application equipment, measuring and recording coating thickness and atmospheric conditions, operating blasting equipment including centrifugal blasting cabinets and nozzle blasting, operating cranes and Lowerators to hang and unhang various product, and operates packaging equipment. Uses IFS labor reporting system, standard shop forms, move tags, reads and utilizes shop drawings. Must be able to hammer, grind, and use a variety of different tools.

Essential Functions

• Use of liquid paint spray equipment, mixing and thinning paint, and maintaining spray equipment.
• Use of plural component spay equipment to apply a below grade polyurethane and maintain spray equipment. (Similar to truck bedliner application).
• Performs deglaring process on galvanized poles after mixing chemical ingredients to proper specifications
• Use electrostatic powder coating equipment as well as performing basic troubleshooting and maintenance of the equipment
• Use measuring devices such as a dew point meter, dry film thickness gauge, and surface profile gauges
• Operate bridge cranes, gantry cranes, forklifts, blasting equipment, and packaging equipment
• Read and decipher shop drawings and reference finish specifications
• Bend and pivot as well as lift, push, and pull objects weighing 50 pounds throughout the shift
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, kneel, and climb stairs and ladders
• Must possess acceptable work history and attendance record
• Ability to work overtime when required for business needs
• The ability to be forklift certified within first 90 days of the job

Important Details About The Role

• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors and conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Actively participate in department LEAN activities of the department and demonstrated performance working in a team environment.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• This position reports into the shop’s Production Manager
• Rack and unrack parts, brush off, fill, sand, and clean parts for painting
• Ensure high quality products with visual quality check
• Maintain and operate painting, blasting, rigging, and packaging equipment safely
• Prepare paint booth, clean and set-up paint application system

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• 1+ year of industrial liquid painting experience including mixing and thinning paint and the use of pressurized spray equipment
• Ability to lift an average weight of 20 to 40 pounds, 40% of the time (i.e., all small parts, arms and pedestal bases), and lift 50-pound containers 5-10 times per shift
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow facility safety regulations

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Experience applying powder coating materials
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts
• Experience using dry mill thickness gauges, wet film thickness gauges and micrometers
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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